Willys Six 1% Ton Truck Debuts With New Knight Variant
Willys-Overland unveils the Willys Six 1% ton truck and the Willys-Knight Model T-1038 as additions to its truck line. The Six offers 65 hp, four speed transmission, and a 131 inch wheelbase with multiple body options designed for heavy hauling and quick deliveries. The Knight uses a sleeve valve engine and shares interchangeable bodies with the Six.
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Willys
Knight
Willys-Overland
Sogether
Willys-Knight
Willys- Overland
Willys Six
Willys Overland
Willys Knight
Carnera Manager Talk Sparks Uproar in Macon
In Macon Georgia Pa Stribling jokes about managing heavyweight Primo Carnera and proclaims he could profit more than the law allows. He quips about buying Carnera a silk hat and shoes to parade and block traffic for a spell.
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Macon
Pa” Stribling
Primo Carnera
Italy
E Street
Spare Men Blushes In Upland Store Study
A Los Angeles report notes a department store in Upland boosted trade after Christmas by serving male customers after hours. From 7 to 9 pm women were barred, male clerks hired, and men purchased feminine doodads without embarrassment.
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Los Angeles
Upland
What Will Women Be Like In 2029
England's leaders forecast the women of 2029. Sheila Kay Smith says modest change in clothes. John Collier expects improved mental and physical qualities. Mrs. Loraine notes externals and moods will vary with fashions. John Hassell questions certainty. Shaw, uncertain.
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London
England
Sheila Kay-Smith
John Collier
Robert Loraine
Eve
John Hassell
George Bernard Shaw
Diet Shapes National Character Says French Doctor
A French physician Dr. Flessinger argues national traits derive from diet. He says the French character is shaped by wine, women, and refined culinary art, while the German character reflects beer and a coarser homelier diet.
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Paris
Flessinger
Chevrolet prices cut despite new model introduction
In Detroit on January 11 Chevrolet announces price reductions across seven of twelve 1930 models, with the new six cylinder car debuting at lower figures. Knudsen cites 1929 output and manufacturing economies as reasons for lower costs, passing savings to buyers with prices from $3865 to $675 for selected bodies at Flint factory.
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Detroit
Mich
W. S. Knudsen
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Knudsen
Flint
Michigan
Car tire pressure check after long drive
After a long day of driving, steerability may suffer if front tire pressure is low. Use a gauge to verify front tire air and also inspect the rear tires for proper inflation.
Revenge Killer Walter Crabtree Targets Christmas List
Walter Crabtree listed names of people he planned to kill after his liquor arrest in Romney West Virginia. He had reached the third name when arrested. victims included a justice of the peace, the jail turnkey, and an 18 year old. He awaits trial. Also multiple car prices and Chevrolet plant comments are noted in the surrounding text.
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Walter Crabtree
Romney
W. Va
Comfort Stressed in the New Ford Model A
Ford dealers tout the improved Model A with lower center of gravity for safety and comfort. Enhanced riding ease comes from larger tires and smaller wheels, air brake system, Triplex shatterproof glass, and Houdaille shock absorbers with Ford springs. Coupe and sedan models emphasize roomy bodies and proportionate styling.
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Ford
High Point Morris Plan Bank Stockholders Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of High Point Morris Plan Bank will be held at the bank office on Thursday January 16 1930 at 745 p m for the election of Directors and other business. W R Morrow Secretary.
Adjustable front seats and hand throttle driving tips
The text notes four inch seat travel to fit different statures and recommends using the hand throttle instead of the accelerator pedal. It suggests getting used to switching between them on long trips for comfort and rest.
Notice of Annual Meeting of High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Assoc
Annual meeting of the stockholders will be held in the Commercial National Bank directors room in High Point North Carolina on Thursday January 28 1930 at 7 30 p m to elect directors and transact any other business. C H Ellis secretary.
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High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
High Point
N. C
C. H. Ellis
Sect’y
Stockholders Meet at The Commercial National Bank
Stockholders of The Commercial National Bank High Point North Carolina will hold their annual meeting in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 14 at ten o'clock A M for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting
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The
Commercial National Bank
High Point
N. C
Eeting
Hood System Industrial Bank Stockholders Annual Meeting
Notice to stockholders of The Hood System Industrial Bank High Point North Carolina that the annual meeting will be held in the Directors Room on Thursday January 16 1930 at 330 p m. The agenda includes receiving the President’s annual report electing the board of directors for the coming year and other business as may come before the meeting.
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Hood System Industrial Bank
High Point
N. C
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Goodyear
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High Point Public Library
Municipal Bldg
Carnera
NEA
U. S
Henry L. Stimson
United States
Hoover
High Point Morris Plan Bank
W. R. Morrow
Annual Meeting OF Stockholders
M. H. Folger
Oakland
General Motors
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